An impending deadline looms for individuals yet to receive their Winter Fuel Payment. The Winter Fuel Payment, valued up to £300, is distributed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to individuals above state pension age. Those earning over £35,000 annually are required to reimburse the payment through the tax system.
While the majority typically receive their Winter Fuel Payment in November or December, if you have not received yours by January 28, 2026, you can reach out to the Winter Fuel Payment Centre starting from that date. To contact the center, you can either call the helpline at 0800 731 0160 (or 18001 followed by 0800 731 0160 for Relay UK) or send a letter by post to Winter Fuel Payment Centre, Mail Handling Site A, Wolverhampton, WV98 1LR.
For those wondering about the status of their payment, the Winter Fuel Payment should have been automatically processed for individuals born before September 22, 1959, who claimed specific benefits in the qualifying week of September 15 to 21, 2025. If you did not claim these benefits, you must apply for the Winter Fuel Payment by contacting the Winter Fuel Payment Centre through mail or phone by March 31, 2026.
Noteworthy is the replacement of the Winter Fuel Payment with the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment in Scotland, valued between £101.70 and £305.10.